Bad A Level Results?
Today is a big day for young people in the UK – exam results day. A levels or advanced levels, are the exams young people take to gain a university place and today is the day they find out if they have got their place of choice.
Many who don’t get the grades they needed will find an alternative place through the university clearing system. And quite a few applicants will find new places by the end of today or tomorrow.
But there has been a 10% increase in university applications this year and this means fewer places available through clearing.
So what can you do if you aren’t one of the lucky ones?
Take a deep breath, sit back and relax. Emotions are running high today and that isn’t always the best state in which to make life-changing decisions.
The first option is to try again next year. Take an honest look at the facts: did you leave your revision to the last minute or do you feel you did absolutely everything you could? Sometimes you just need to take a different approach to studying, especially if you don’t learn well in the classroom. It might be that other methods, which are more interactive or make use of audio and video will work better for you.
The next option is to go for a non-academic course which will train you to work in a trade. There is a huge range of possibilities for apprenticeships – many in subjects you might never have thought of.
Getting a job is difficult these days for school leavers, but not impossible. This article will give you some tips to help you find a good entry level job.
Or you might want to think about starting your own business. Organizations like The Prince’s Trust help young people get started in business.
And if the idea of working at home on your computer in your pyjamas appeals to you, a lot of young (and not so young) people are making money online.
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